The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) has conferred Honorary Awards on six distinguished individuals today in recognition of their significant achievements and contributions to the performing arts, the cultural industry, and the development of the Academy. The ceremony, officiated by the Academy Council Chairman Mr Symon Wong Yu-wing MH, was held at the Academy Lyric Theatre. Council Chairman Mr Symon Wong expressed his sincere gratitude for the Honorary Awardees’ exemplary services and unwavering support to the Academy and the community.
Recipient of Doctorate of the Academy honoris causa:
Mr Tsui Hark
Recipients of Honorary Fellowship:
Mr Stanley Kwan Kam-pang
Mr Mo Yu-tin (Sun Kim-long) MH CEC
Mr Yang Yuntao MH
Ms Flora Yu Kit-yee
Mr Yu Yan-wah
Click here for the Citations of the recipient of Doctorate of the Academy honoris causa & the recipients of Honorary Fellowships.
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About The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), established by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Ordinance in 1984, is a world-leading higher education institution for the performing arts. It provides professionally-oriented undergraduate education and postgraduate studies in Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts. Its educational philosophy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with an emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions, and interdisciplinary learning. In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the Academy ranks 10th for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia.
The Academy has been granted Programme Area Accreditation status by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications to award its own Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor’s (Honours) Degrees and Master’s Degrees. In the past four decades, more than 10 000 artists have graduated from the Academy, going on to become performing artists, creative arts practitioners, filmmakers, educators, and cultural leaders with global impact – many have won international awards and shone in their respective artistic fields.
Besides the main campus in Wanchai, Béthanie, the Academy’s landmark heritage campus in Pokfulam, houses educational facilities for the School of Film and Television.
www.hkapa.edu